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Tropical tips - Flowers for a Bahama Beach Wedding

This blog was written prior to the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. We continue to hold the distressed people of the Abacos and Grand Bahama Islands in our thoughts and prayers.  We are sharing...

Yacht Flowers Designs, Going Places in a New Niche

The flower business isn’t always smooth sailing. “When the market crashed, I looked for extra revenue to help my situation,” says retail florist Eileen Cheng AIFD. She charted a new course by ...

Are Cremations affecting your Sympathy Flower Sales?

Sympathy flowers are intended to comfort the living. Sending flowers to express love and support has always been a vital part of our funeral tradition. Customs are changing. Photo: Smithers-...

Wedding Cake Table Runner & Flower Wall ‘Take the Cake!’

“Every guest stood before the wedding cake or flower wall to have their photos made,” remembers Jeanna Furst AIFD. The ancient Greeks used the term ‘takes the cake’ to mean ‘wins the prize’. J...

Destination Designing - Flowers for a Black-tie, Backyard, Charleston Wedding

Crystal chandelier hung from stately oak trees over the black-tie, backyard wedding reception. Some brides dream of getting married in the spaces they grew up in. Kelly and Aaron exchanged ...

Inspired by Color – Flowers for a Summer Wedding

The wedding took place on a southern summer day while the rain and sun played ‘tag you’re it’. Quick bursts of rain followed bright periods of hot sunshine. Rainbows painted the sky. Old wives’...

8 Easy Steps for Planting Terrariums

Terrariums are a growing trend. Why has this 70’s floral favorite made such a popular comeback? Plant enthusiasts are intrigued by the little greenhouses. Millennials love the retro vibe. Urban...

Local Garden Tours – Can They Help Grow Your Floral Business?

Millions of consumers are offsetting digital life stress by learning to be nurtured by nature. What does this trend mean for your floral business? Gardening has long been the world’s most pop...

Containers for Spring 2020? Try These 4 Trendy Looks

What new Spring 2020 trends were shown at the Atlanta Gift Market in July? Which of these four popular container styles will sell best in your floral business? Here are some insider tips ab...

Midnight Floral Foam – Easy as Child’s Play

While others see Midnight Floral Foam as innovative floral mechanic, Donald Yim AIFD, PFCI sees it as intriguing art material. Child’s play. Having fun with flowers. “Everyone knows how to use ...